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Biology Research Scientist Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Hours: 10-20 hours/week Duration: 1-2 months minimum, with likely extension Start: Immediate Job Overview We are seeking experienced ...

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$120K - $150K/yr

We aim to fund and accelerate existing research by increasing investments in Antarctic science as ... Experience with remote sensing datasets, specifically satellite radar, altimetry, and optical ...

Lead Research Scientist Department: Research and Evaluation Reports to: Assistant Vice President ... Remote Schedule: Full-time, 8am - 4pm EST Monday - Friday Salary Range: $92,800.00 - $138,350.00 ...

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New York, NY · On-site +1

$200K - $350K/yr

As a Research Scientist at Snorkel AI, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and ... San Francisco OR REMOTE Main Responsibilities * Design, implement, and validate novel AI techniques ...

What you'll do As a Research Scientist II on the Video team, you will independently drive core ... Remote-first environment - giving you flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your day.

AI Research Scientist

$130K - $200K/yr

We are hiring an AI Research Scientist to advance the frontier of reliable agentic AI. You will be ... • Fully remote within the United States or Canada • Work on East Coast hours • Full-time ...

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Learn more about this agency Duties Help The Supervisory Research Scientist is responsible for the ... Contract and Resource Management: Serve as COR for contracts supporting the team's mission, manage ...

This role will work remote Travel: 25% travel Job ID: 1601 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Microwave Research Scientist. As a Senior Microwave Research Scientist, you'll be part of a cross ...

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How much do remote contract research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote contract research scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Contract Research Scientist vs Remote Contract Research Associate?

AspectRemote Contract Research ScientistRemote Contract Research Associate
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD, MSc), specialized research experienceBachelor's or Master's degree, entry-level research skills
Work EnvironmentIndependent research, data analysis, experimental designAssisting with experiments, data collection, lab support
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, academic researchClinical trials, laboratory support, research organizations
Common Search & ComparisonHigh overlap in research skills, industry contextDifferent levels of responsibility and experience

The Remote Contract Research Scientist typically holds advanced degrees and leads research projects independently, focusing on experimental design and data analysis. In contrast, the Remote Contract Research Associate usually has a bachelor's or master's degree and supports research activities, assisting with experiments and data collection. Both roles are common in biotech, pharma, and academic settings, but they differ in responsibilities and experience levels.

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Infographic showing various Remote Contract Research Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Biology Research Scientist - Remote

YO AI Labs

New York, NY • Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Biology Research Scientist

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Hours: 10–20 hours/week
Duration: 1–2 months minimum, with likely extension
Start: Immediate

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Biology Research Scientists to support a project focused on validating protein target assignments against primary scientific sources and UniProt records.

You will review research papers and patents, identify target assignment errors, propose corrected UniProt accessions, and provide concise, evidence-based scientific reasoning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review primary research papers and patents to verify protein target assignments.
  • Compare target assignments against UniProt and identify discrepancies.
  • Classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy.
  • Propose accurate UniProt accessions where assignments are incorrect.
  • Document clear, concise, evidence-grounded reasoning for each determination.
  • Apply expertise in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology to evaluate target relationships.
Required Skills
  • Protein Target Identification
  • UniProt
  • Primary Literature Review
  • Protein Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Binding & Functional Assays
  • Scientific Data Interpretation
  • Evidence-Based Reasoning
  • Technical Documentation
Qualifications
  • BA/BS + 5 years, MS + 2 years, or PhD with relevant industry/drug discovery experience.
  • Background in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.
  • Hands-on experience with assays such as SPR, TR-FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, or GPCR functional assays.
  • Experience interpreting IC50, Ki, and Kd data.
  • Currently active in a bench-based research, scientist, or associate scientist role.
  • Working knowledge of UniProt or related workflows such as SAR, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or PubChem.
  • Selectivity profiling or counterscreening experience.
  • Understanding of agonist/antagonist vs. activator/inhibitor distinctions.
Screening Questions
  1. What is your highest relevant degree and how many years of industry research experience do you have?
  2. What is your experience with protein target identification and UniProt?
  3. Which binding or functional assays have you performed hands-on?
  4. Do you have experience interpreting IC50, Ki, or Kd data?
  5. Have you worked with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or PubChem?
  6. Are you currently bench-active in a research or scientist role?
  7. Are you available for 10–20 hours per week with an immediate start?